Daniel Gordon: an anatomy of a modern artist
With Daniel Gordon’s fiercely vibrant yet soothing works dazzling and delighting collectors, we find out how a modern artist manages to succeed in a competitive and mercurial art market
The making of a modern den
The evolution of the den means that these spaces are no longer just a masculine domain for cigar smokers. Dominic Lutyens discovers how the rest of the family have staked their claim.
High jewellery at Paris Haute Couture Week
Sarah Royce Greensill looks forward to Paris this January where one-of-a-kind pieces of high jewellery, made from the finest precious gemstones, will be on show
Counterfeit wines and how to spot them
Wine is one of the most popular forms of alternative investment and amongst the most sophisticated. Yet despite the industry’s exclusive reputation it too is a victim of counterfeiting. We speak to wine expert Tom Gearing to understand a little more about how the industry works, and for his advice on how to purchase fine wines for investment without falling prey to fakes.
Tips from an expert – how to spot a watch forgery
In 2013, the counterfeit goods trade was valued at a staggering USD $461 billion with watches among the most commonly forged goods. With the advent of ‘super-fake’ watches making it harder than ever to identify phony timepieces – we speak to award-winning watchmaker, Robert Loomes, for his advice on how to spot a real from a fake.
Identifying fake jewels and fraudulent jewellery
Once upon a time, diamonds were a girl’s best friend. Nowadays, it’s coloured stones like rubies, sapphires and emeralds that compete for her affections. As more diverse jewels and jewellery become popular, the opportunities for fakes and frauds to pass unnoticed into the market grows. We speak to John C Benjamin, independent jewellery valuer, lecturer and jewellery historian, for his advice on how to make sure you’re buying the real deal.